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http://dx.doi.org/10.12940/jfb.2011.15.6.040

Comparative Analysis of Dynamic Moisture Movement Testers  

Lee, Duck-Weon (Department of Fiber and Polymer Science, North Carolina State University)
Shim, Woo-Sub (Next-Generation Color Patterning Group, Research Institute, Samsung Mobile Display)
Lim, Ho-Sun (Department of Clothing and Textiles, Yonsei University)
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Journal of Fashion Business / v.15, no.6, 2011 , pp. 40-55 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to review testing principle, testing design and experimental results of the four dynamic moisture movement testers. The research analyzes Moisture Manager Tester (MMT), Alambeta Instrument, Dynamic Surface Moisture Movement Tester, and Gravimetric Absorbent Testing Method based on American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM) E 96 which is an international standard testing method. Although many of researches use ASTM E 96 to measure moisture movement on a fabric, it has several weaknesses, such as long experimental time and a physical change of sample by a holder of the frame. Hence, lots of researchers have studied and developed the new measurement systems measuring moisture management on a fabric or garment and ultimately mimic heat energy and perspiration created by the human body. These moisture management systems use a variety of parameters, such as electricity, color, and sensor to measure their movement in the fabric. Through comparison with the existing tester (ASTM E 96), the research recognizes the strength and weakness in the dynamic moisture movement testers.
Keywords
Measurement; Comfort; Heat Flow; Moisture Management; ASTM;
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